9th Grade Honors English Quarter 2 Napoli EHS

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Affiliated (Adjective)

associated, connected

Being _______ with a well-known law firm is often an important first step on the way to a successful political career.

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Ascertain (Verb)

to find out

We need to ________what it will cost to remodel our kitchen

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Attainment (Noun)

an accomplishment, the act of achieving

In addition to his abilities as a leader, Abraham Lincoln was a man of high literary ________.

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Bequeath (Verb)

to give or pass on as an inheritance

Few people will make enough money in their lifetimes to be in a position to __________ a fortune to their kids.

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Cogent (Adjective)

forceful, convincing; relevant, to the point

A group of legal scholars held a press conference to present a _________ plea for reform of the state's prison system.

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Converge (Verb)

to move toward one point, approach nearer together

The television coverage resumed as soon as the delegates _________ on the hall to hear the keynote speaker's address.

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Disperse (Verb)

to scatter, spread far and wide

When a scuffle broke out, the commissioner ordered the police to ________ the crowd.

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Esteem (Verb)

to regard highly; a highly favorable opinion or judgement

In many of the world's cultures, young people are taught to _________ their ancestors.

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Expunge (Verb)

to erase, obliterate, destroy

The judge ordered the remarks _______ from the record.

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Finite (Adjective)

having limits; lasting for a limited time

There are only a ________ number of possible answers to a multiple-choice question.

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Invulnerable (Adjective)

not able to be wounded or hurt; shielded against attack

Medieval lords did everything possible to make their castles ________ fortresses.

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Malevolent (Adjective)

spiteful, showing ill will

While pretending to be a loyal friend, Nancy told Bob _________ lies.

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Nonchalant (Adjective)

cool and confident, unconcerned

The elegantly dressed couple strolled down the boulevard with a __________ air.

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Omniscient (Adjective)

Knowing everything; having unlimited awareness or understanding

Scientists today have so much specialized knowledge that they sometimes seem ___________.

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Panacea (Noun)

a remedy for all ills; cure-all; an answer to all problems

You are mistaken if you think that getting more money will be a _______ for all your troubles.

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Scrupulous (Adjective)

exact, careful, attending thoroughly to details; having high moral standards, principled

Scientists are trained to record their observations with __________ accuracy.

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Skulk (Verb)

to move about stealthily; to lie in hiding

The burglar _________ in the alley looking for a way to get into the darkened jewelry store without attracting the attention of anyone who might be nearby.

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Supercilious (Adjective)

proud and contemptuous; showing scorn because of a feeling of superiority

Their __________ attitude toward their servants was extremely offensive.

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Uncanny (Adjective)

strange, mysterious, weird, beyond explanation

It is highly unusual for a beginner to display such an ________ skill at playing chess.

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Venial (Adjective)

easily excused; pardonable

Someone whose offense is deemed by the judge to be _________ may be ordered to perform community service.

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Altruistic (Adjective)

Unselfish; concerned with the welfare of others

Most people support ___________ programs to help the less fortunate of this world.

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Assent (verb)

To express agreement

Workers hope that the threat of a long strike will force management to ______ to their demands.

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Benefactor (Noun)

One who does good to others

Without the help of many _______, most charities would be unable to carry out their work.

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Chivalrous (Adjective)

Marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly

In today's busy world, where people are often heedless of others, a _______ act is admired by all.

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Clemency (Noun)

Mercy, humaneness; mildness

Many judges are willing to show _________ to first offenders who express regret for their wrongdoing.

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Dearth (Noun)

A lack; scarcity, inadequate supply

An employer may complain of a _______ of qualified applicants for available jobs.

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Diffident (Adjective)

Shy, Lacking self-confidence, modest, reserved

Many a _______ suitor has lost his beloved to a bold rival.

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Discrepancy (Noun)

A difference; a lack of agreement

__________ in the testimony of witnesses to a crime can have a decisive impact on the outcome of a trial.

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Embark (Verb)

To go aboard, to make a start, to invest

Columbus spent years raising money before he was able to ______ on his ocean voyage in search of a passage to the Far East.

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Facile (Adjective)

Easily done or attained; superficial, ready, fluent, easily shown but not sincerely felt

Writing is a _________process for some authors but a hard task for others.

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Indomitable (Adjective)

Unconquerable, refusing to yield

All who hear of the remarkable deeds of Harriet Tubman admire her ________ courage in the face of grave danger.

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Infallible (Adjective)

Free from error, absolutely dependable

Some critics seem convinced that their expert knowledge makes them ______ judges of the quality of an artist's work.

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Plod (Verb)

To walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly

After the blizzard, we had to ______ through the deep snowdrifts to reach the nearest stores.

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Pungent (Adjective)

Causing a sharp sensation, stinging, biting

The kitchen of the French restaurant was filled with the _______ smell of onion soup.

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Remiss (Adjective)

Neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless

When I am _______ in doing daily chores, I have to spend a big part of the weekend catching up.

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Repose (Verb)

To rest; lie; place

The mortal remains of thousands who fell in America's wars ________ in Arlington National Cemetary.

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Temerity (Adjective)

Rashness, boldness

Few of his subordinates had the ________ to answer the general back.

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Truculent (Adjective)

Fierce and cruel; Aggressive; Deadly

People with _________ dispositions can make life miserable for those who have to work with them.

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Unfeigned (Adjective)

Sincere, real, without pretense

The novelist won high praise for her ability to portray the ________ emotions of children.

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Virulent (Adjective)

Extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful

The First Amendment protects the right of free speech for everyone, including those with ________ views that are repugnant to most people.

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Accede (Verb)

To yield to; to assume an office or dignity Management was not willing to _______ to labor’s initial demands, thus increasing the likelihood of a long and bitter strike.

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Brandish (Verb)

To wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion I ________ my umbrella repeatedly in an effort to hail a cab.

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Comprise (Verb)

To include or contain; to be made up of Classical symphonies usually _______three of four movements of varying musical form, tempo, and character.

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Deft (Adjective)

Skillful, nimble The _________ fingers of Spanish seamstresses produced some of the finest, most delicate lace ever seen.

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Destitute (Adjective)

Deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in Some people fled their homes so suddenly that they arrived at the refugee camp absolutely _________.

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Explicit (Adjective)

Definite; clearly stated

The more ________ your directions are, the easier it will be for all of us to find out way to the campsite.

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Extirpate (Verb)

To tear up by the roots; to destroy totally

We must do everything we can to _________ racism from American society.

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Inopportune (Adjective)

Coming at a bad time; not appropriate

Why do my relatives always seem to turn up at the most _______ time imaginable?

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Ironic (Adjective)

Suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens

The short stories of O. Henry are famous for their ______ endings.

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Musty (Adjective)

Stale, moldy, out-of-date

Houses that have been closed up for a very long time often have a an unpleasantly _________ smell about them.

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Officious (Adjective)

Meddling; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority

The manager of the store warned the entire sales force not to be too _______ when helping customers.

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Ominous (Adjective)

Unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen

The _________ sound of distant thunder warned us of the storm’s approach.

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Pinnacle (Noun)

A high peak or point

Some pop musicians reach the _________ of their careers comparatively early in life.

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Premeditated (Adjective)

Considered beforehand; deliberately planned

Some crimes are spontaneous acts of passion while others are quite ___________.

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Rampant (Adjective)

Growing without check; running wild

All kinds of odd rumors run ________ during a political campaign.

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Solace (Noun)

Comfort; relief; to console

Many world leaders seek _________ from the cares of state in the pages of great literature.

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Stately (Adjective)

Dignified; Majestic

The _________ procession slowly wound its way from the palace to the cathedral.

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Supple (Adjective)

Bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable; pliable

Have you ever read Robert Frost’s famous poem about swinging on the ________ branches of a birch tree?

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Suppress (Verb)

To stop by force; put down

Totalitarian governments usually take strong measures to ________ free speech.

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Venal (Adjective)

Open to or marked by bribery or corruption

The presence of even one _________official may jeopardize the integrity of an entire organization.

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